Senator Jim Perry, Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate, has been appointed to serve on the Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery by Senate President Pro Tempore, Phil Berger.
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Attorney General Josh Stein: Avoid natural disaster scams this hurricane season
The summer months are a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy all the beauty North Carolina has to offer. But summer is also the start of hurricane season, which begins in June and continues through November.
Mega Millions jackpot crosses half a billion-dollar mark
The Mega Millions jackpot just hit a big milestone as it raced past half a billion dollars for Tuesday’s drawing, offering a $530 million jackpot.
John Hood: Sales Tax to Fund State Highways
When the North Carolina General Assembly enacted its budget revision for the 2022-23 fiscal year, it contained a major change in how the state funds roads.
CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2022
RALEIGH: CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2022. This morning, Governor Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott Cohn at the Oceanic at the Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach for a live broadcast where the winner was revealed.
Governor Cooper Signs 11 Bills into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper signs Executive Order to help protect Women’s access to Reproductive Health Care in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order that takes several steps to defend access to reproductive health services in North Carolina. He was joined by Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and state reproductive care advocates to highlight actions to protect women’s access to reproductive health care.
United States Supreme Court agrees to hear North Carolina redistricting case
On Thursday the United States Supreme Court agreed to review Moore v. Harper, a case seeking to confirm the constitutional authority of state legislatures to set the time, place and manner of elections.
Governor Cooper tests positive for COVID-19
Today, Governor Roy Cooper tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid, an oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. Governor Cooper is vaccinated against the virus and has received two booster shots.
Former NC Rep. and County Chairman George Graham passes
According to multiple sources, former NC House Representative and Lenoir County Chairman George Graham has passed away. Graham was born on February 16, 1949. He was 73. Graham served as a member of the NC House from 2013 through 2018 and served the citizens of Lenoir County for over 30 years on the board of commissioners.
NC awarded grant to transition to 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Lifeline number this summer
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has been awarded $3.3 million to expand support for people in mental health crisis.
North Carolina's March county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 85 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in three, and remained unchanged in 12. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.7 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
Governor Cooper announces new Career Coaching Program to support state employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recognition of World Autism Month in North Carolina and to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) succeed in the workplace, Governor Roy Cooper has announced a pilot program to provide career coaching to state employees with ASD who need support in applying for promotions or job changes within state government.
Individual Income Tax Return Filing Deadline Is Monday April 18
The deadline for filing calendar year North Carolina individual income tax returns is Monday, April 18, unless you request an extension. Electronically filed returns must be submitted electronically by midnight on April 18. For taxpayers filing via paper, returns must be postmarked by April 18.
Governor Cooper Proclaims April as North Carolina STEM Education Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as North Carolina STEM Education Month to show support for the students, leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields across our state.